Trump reportedly has a $50,000 golf simulator in the White House, but that's just the starting price for these luxury setups

For many, golf is a sport associated with luxury.

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Perfectly landscaped courses, exclusive clubs, and expensive equipment are all designed to suit the needs of wealthy enthusiasts.

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It should come as little surprise that the technology behind the sport is designed with the same sort of extravagance in mind.

Golf simulators consist of three main parts: a physical enclosure with a projector and screen, a launch monitor that tracks the player's swing and records data, and a virtual database of courses and practice grounds for the user to play through.

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The minimum recommended play area of the TrackMan Simulator is 190 square feet; the simulator includes special artificial turf to complete the experience. The projector screen is made of fabric to catch balls as they are hit.

The launch monitor does more than just track the ball; it also helps players improve their swing and adjust their form to get better contact on the ball.

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The virtual database might be the most important part of the simulator experience; the software database provides a library of courses for players to choose from, many of which are based on real-life courses.

A simulator requires a quality computer to project the virtual courses, and users need to purchase or subscribe to gain access to the software.

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If you can afford the comfort, high-end golf simulators offer an impressive home experience. But you can also find them at local golf clubs or shared executive spaces.

To learn more about the TrackMan simulator shown in the shots above, visit their official website at TrackManGolf.com The site also includes a tool that will let you find a certified location to try the simulator or launch monitor in person.

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